Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
How the US plans to crack down on ransom payments to North Korean hackers
In October, the U.S. issued new guidelines warning tech firms that they can face fines for paying ransoms to the DPRK
October 7, 2020
How to watch North Korea’s massive Oct. 10 military parade
While North Korea has live-broadcast many of its previous military parades, pattern of recent parades is unclear
October 7, 2020
Korean security issues are getting increasingly caught up in US-China tensions
Pompeo’s canceled Seoul trip shows that Beijing is the priority, and that South Korea is falling into a deepening bind
October 7, 2020
Too little, too late: Why prospects are dim for Kim Jong Un’s ‘80-day battle’
North Korea's leader put the country on yet another speed battle to reach economic goals before a major Jan. 2021 event
October 6, 2020
Executive Policy Council: Kim Jong Un strengthens party institutions yet again
Changes to North Korea’s Executive Policy Council mark a fundamental shift in how the Workers’ Party of Korea operates
October 6, 2020
New ‘strategic weapon?’: What to expect at North Korea’s October military parade
Numerous North Korean transporter-erector-launchers and new conventional weapons may enjoy the limelight on Oct. 10
October 5, 2020
Expert roundup: Does North Korea want Biden or Trump to win the 2020 election?
Analysts weigh in on what North Korea is hoping for this November, plus what it will do if either candidate wins
October 5, 2020
How North Korea will react to Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis — or even his death
Kim Jong Un already sent President Trump well wishes, but will the DPRK try to take advantage of U.S. vulnerability?
October 5, 2020
UN Panel of Experts: How Cold War squabbling hinders North Korea sanctions
Former members of the U.N. Panel of Experts speak on previous disputes and how they affected the final reports
October 1, 2020
North Korea’s Oct. 10 military parade will be more pomp than provocation
Pyongyang's "October surprise" may instead come early next year to test the winner of the 2020 U.S. election
October 1, 2020
